CVE-2020-17404: Foxit Studio Photo PSD File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Aug 25, 2020
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Updated

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.922. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of PSD files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated structure. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-11191.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit Studio Photo. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of PSD files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated structure. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Foxit Studio Photo
Foxitsoftware Foxit Studio Photo<=3.6.6.927
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Aug 25, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Aug 4, 2024
Advisory Published
via ZDI·02:03 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-17404?

CVE-2020-17404 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.922.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-17404?

CVE-2020-17404 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

3

How does CVE-2020-17404 work?

This vulnerability is exploited when a user visits a malicious page or opens a malicious file in Foxit Studio Photo.

4

What software is affected by CVE-2020-17404?

Foxit Studio Photo versions up to and including 3.6.6.927 are affected by CVE-2020-17404.

5

Is Microsoft Windows vulnerable to CVE-2020-17404?

No, Microsoft Windows is not vulnerable to CVE-2020-17404.

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